AWS CI/CD / DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer (Java)

Job Title: AWS CI/CD / DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer (Java)Location: Onsite – Chicago (Preferred) / Washington DC / PrincetonProject: FEP CCTI OpsJob Summary:We are looking for a highly skilled AWS CI/CD, DevOps, or DevSecOps Engineer with strong hands-on Java development experience to join our FEP CCTI Ops team. The ideal candidate will bring a balanced expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and backend development using Java. This role requires active coding, debugging, and building scalable applications along with DevOps responsibilities. Candidate should also be open to learning Ab Initio from a Data and DevOps perspective.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java (Spring Boot / Microservices architecture)Write clean, efficient, and production-grade Java code with strong focus on performance and scalabilityBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines in AWS environments for Java-based applicationsIntegrate Java applications with cloud-native AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)Automate build, test, and deployment processes for Java applicationsCollaborate closely with development, QA, and data teams to streamline releasesImplement DevSecOps practices including code scanning, vulnerability management, and secure coding standardsTroubleshoot and debug complex production issues across application and infrastructure layersWork on containerizing Java applications using Docker and deploying via KubernetesParticipate in code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and mentor junior developersWork with data teams and learn Ab Initio from a DevOps/Data integration standpointImplement monitoring, logging, and alerting for Java-based systemsRequired Skills:Strong hands-on experience in Java development (mandatory)Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architectureStrong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc.)Experience with build tools like Maven or GradleProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)Experience with Docker and KubernetesStrong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security integrationExperience with Git and version control workflowsGood to Have:Exposure or willingness to learn Ab InitioExperience with ETL/Data pipelinesFamiliarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Understanding of secure coding standards and complianceExperience:5+ years of experience in Java + DevOps / CI/CD / Cloud Engineering rolesWork Model:Onsite role (Chicago preferred, followed by DC and Princeton)